First elected government sworn in

Libya’s first elected government has been sworn in under tight security, with the task of establishing democracy and reining …

Libya’s first elected government has been sworn in under tight security, with the task of establishing democracy and reining in rival militias who helped to overthrow Muammar Gadafy last year.

The national assembly approved Ali Zeidan’s proposed government on October 31st but the list set off violent protests outside congress. – (Reuters)

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